Sokoto government seals ADC campaign office, says building belongs to Savannah Bank

The Sokoto government has sealed one of the campaign offices of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state, saying the building belongs to Savannah Bank.

Nasiru Dantsoho, the state’s commissioner for lands and housing, announced the sealing of the office on Monday when he led some government officials to the premises.

The commissioner said the action followed a recent clash involving supporters of different political parties.

“The purpose is simply to inform the general public that there is a government in town and that it has to be respected,” he said in a viral video seen by TheCable.

“Last week, there was some misunderstanding between some party supporters and others, and there was a report that some miscreants came here and disrupted the activities of another party.”

He said the clash prompted the government to review the certificate of occupancy and other relevant documents relating to the building, which showed that Savannah Bank owns the property.

“As of today, the records have not changed. On that basis, we have written to the NDIC, which is the custodian of this building, to establish who currently has custody of it,” he said.

“We are yet to receive a reply and are waiting for further direction from them.

“In the meantime, to preserve and protect lives, maintain order and safeguard property, this place is hereby sealed until further notice and pending a response from the NDIC.”

He urged anyone claiming ownership of the property to present the necessary documents for verification.

“For now, this property is under the control of the Sokoto state government, and that stands,” Dantsoho said.

He warned that anyone who attempts to gain access to the premises without authorisation would face appropriate action, including prosecution.

While the ADC was yet to issue an official reaction, reports indicate the development follows allegations of attacks involving its supporters and operatives of the state-owned security outfit.  (TheCable)